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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.87, 1,453.05 and 580.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.87, 1,453.05 and 580.86 is: 801.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.87 : 1,453.05 = 580.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.87/1,453.05 = 580.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.87x = 1,453.05 × 580.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.87x = 844,018.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,018.62/1,052.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.64

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